Nightlife in Princeton is quieter than in nearby fellow “college town” New Brunswick; however, it does exist. Those just over 21 might think Princeton nightlife is less than stellar since there’s no nightclub scene here. Some bars have lounges, play music, or even offer live music, but they’re not nightclubs. Younger adults of drinking age can […]
Host an Afternoon Tea in Princeton, NJ
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” ~ Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady Afternoon tea is a wonderful tradition we’ve adopted from the British. While it is typically associated with bridal and baby showers, a gathering at a hotel with the ladies, […]
An Ideal Sunday in Princeton, NJ
Back in the days when I was single, an ideal Sunday was waking up late, reading the New York Times while listening to classical music, going out for brunch, then off to the Metropolitan Museum of Art or any other NYC museum, shop on Madison followed by a short walk in Central Park. Sometimes I […]
Let It Snow! – 9 Things to Do In and Around Princeton, NJ in Winter
The Princeton area has gotten hit by many snow storms so early in the season, and even though we had a spell of warm weather, winter isn’t over yet. You can’t stop Mother Nature, so instead of complaining about the snow, why not embrace it? Bundle up and venture out to take advantage of all […]
Fun and Romantic Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day should be fun and romantic, not practical. If you’re looking for unique and creative Valentine gift ideas that come more from the heart than the wallet, check out this post. If you prefer luxury Valentine gift ideas, then take a look at this. But if you want moderately priced, fun and romantic Valentine gift ideas, […]
Luxury Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for the Princeton Area
Valentine’s Day is often celebrated by couples wanting to show their affection for one another through gifts. Last year, I wrote about being unique and creative by giving gifts from the heart in this post. To mix it up, this year I’ll be concentrating on more luxurious gifts from the area to give that someone special on […]
Home for the Holidays in Princeton, NJ
Princeton, NJ is rich in traditional events for the holidays. There are performances, carolers, lightings, and amazing events happening in the borough and township. Of course, Santa makes several appearances in various parts of town. The holiday season is not just about receiving all of what the Princeton has to offer. It’s also about giving. Many […]
The Fezziwig Parties at McCarter Theater
Mr. Fezziwig is a character in the Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol. A younger Ebenezer Scrooge worked as an apprentice for Fezziwig, a very joyous man who loved to dance. When the Ghost of Christmas Past visited Scrooge, at one point they returned to a happier time in Ebenezer’s life during a Fezziwig Christmas party. […]
The Princeton Public Library is the Community Living Room
The Princeton Public Library in Princeton, NJ recently reached a milestone, and celebrated its 100th birthday this past October! This was a major event, in which local dignitaries joined in on the celebration. There were bands and choirs on hand to provide musical entertainment; storybook characters came to life to greet young children and posed with them […]
Princeton Tour Company's Haunting Ghost Tours
Princeton Tour Company is renowned in the Princeton, NJ area. They offer a nice variety of services, i.e. bike rentals and tours, walking tours, pub crawls, and more. You can check the schedule here. But the tours that’ll have you screaming for more, are the ghost tours, especially round Halloween. The professional tour guides really […]